Ex-husband in conversion case fined for contempt of court
Muhammad Nagahswaran was fined RM20,000 for abducting and registering his three children as Muslim converts without his ex-wife's consent.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Muslim-convert mother fails to get leave to appeal to reinstate kids' conversion to Islam
In civil cases, litigants must first obtain leave from the Federal Court before they can proceed with their appeals.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Jakim targets all states to use e-Muallaf system by year-end
Jakim is targeting all states to use the e-Muallaf system, a database on Muslim converts, by the end of this year, said its director-general Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff.
Tue Mar 29 2022
May 17 hearing of application by single mother to challenge ex-husband's action in registering children as Muslim converts
Loh's lawyer said the application would be heard via online proceeding before the judge.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Father's sacrifice inspires legacy of 'Warung Che Mat Fu'
Warung Che Mat Fu, which opened in early February, was to commemorate the sacrifices of her father, a Muslim convert, and inspire the younger generation.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Appeals Court postpones MAIS' appeal in unilateral conversion of three children to Islam
The Court of Appeal today postponed hearing of an appeal by MAIS and the Selangor Chief Registrar of Muslim Converts against a High Court's decision.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Conversion of children to Islam: Court dismisses appeals by Muslim-convert mother, Registrar of Muallaf
The Court of Appeal says it is bound by the decision by the Federal Court in the case of kindergarten teacher M Indira Gandhi.
Wed Oct 27 2021
NGOs come to aid of destitute brothers
Abdul Rahman is also unable to work daily as he needs to take care of his brother who suffers from health issues such as seizures and the loss of a left limb in an accident.
Fri Feb 05 2021
What we can learn from Muslim converts in Malaysia
In a Malaysia where we have become so strict on determining what constitutes a Muslim, the story of non-Malay Muslim converts in Malaysia provides us an opportune learning curve.
Tue Aug 08 2017
Health Ministry admits negligence in mix-up over remains of Muslim convert
The Health Ministry admitted errors and negligence in the mix up related to the remains of a Muslim convert by the Kajang Hospital two days ago.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Health DG warns of severe action over body slip-up
Director-General of Health Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah today warned of severe action against the staff of the Kajang Hospital whose mistake resulted in a dead Muslim convert being cremated.
Mon Jun 05 2017
London attacker Khalid Masood was a criminal with militant links
A British-born former teacher and Muslim convert, Masood had shown up on the periphery of previous terrorism investigations that brought him to the attention of Britain's MI5 spy agency.
Fri Mar 24 2017
Federal Court gives Muslim-convert father until tomorrow to appear in court
The Federal Court has given Muslim-convert father Muhammad Riduan Abdullah a chance until tomorrow to come to court and bring his youngest daughter to purge his contempt proceedings.
Mon Nov 14 2016
A second marriage for Khir Toyo
The former Selangor MB today wed for the second time, with Muslim convert Christine Zanitrah Abdullah.
Sun Aug 28 2016
Federal Court orders arrest of Muslim convert
The decision was made after Muhammad Ridhuan disobeyed a court order to hand over his youngest daughter to his ex-wife.
Fri Apr 29 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024